Laboratory Lead Technologist, Histology Lab (Medical Lab)
Virginia Department of Human Resource Management - Charlottesville, Virginia, United States, 22902
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Charlottesville, Virginia, United States, 22904 Allied Health - Technicians & Professionals University of Virginia 2nd Shift Under the supervision of the Faculty Advisor and the Laboratory Manager the Section Leader is responsible for planning, maintaining, and monitoring all of the functions within a defined scope of testing within the department including ensuring that the department meets all standards set forth by CAP, TJC, CMS, and AABB. Maintains procedures and equipment for specified area of departmental testing. Maintains compliance with all standards set forth by relative accrediting agencies. Ensures appropriate instrument/equipment quality control performance and maintenance. Maintains appropriate inventories and effectively manages use of supplies and reagents. Performs laboratory procedures. In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned. Position Compensation Range: $31.35 - $50.16 Hourly Minimum Requirements
Clinical Laboratory Scientist Education: Bachelor's Degree with completion of a NAACLS approved MLS/CLS program OR Bachelor's in Biology/Chemistry or related science OR Associate Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology from a NAACLS approved MLT program OR Associate Degree or 60 semester hours with 6 hours in Chemistry and 6 hours in Biology and Accredited MLT Training Experience: 3 years relevant experience License/Certification: MLT, MT or categorical ASCP, or equivalent required Histotechnologist/Histotechnician Education: Bachelor's Degree or High School or High School Equivalency in Compliance with the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act & Amendments (CLIA) Experience: 3 years relevant experience for Bachelor's degree or 5 years relevant experience for HS diploma License/Certification: HT or HTL, ASCP or equivalent preferred Other Skills: Experience in defined scope of testing Physical Demands: Job requires sitting, standing for prolonged periods, frequently walking, bending/stooping and reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive); Repetitive motion: computer use. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 20 - 50lbs. May be exposed to fumes, chemicals, noise, radiation (in limited specific areas), blood/body fluids and infectious disease. The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.